Eligibility

1. The A4 International Residency Program is designed for individuals or groups with at least 3 years of professional practice, independent thinking and groundbreaking work, including and not limited to artists, scientists, writers, poets, scholars, musicians, architects, designers, brand managers, and other creators and explorers of different identities. 2. Any field of specialization, any medium of creation. 3. Possess the values of localization, collaboration, and extensive communication, respect and support multiculturalism, and possess the willingness and spirit of trans-science.

Number of Participants

We will host a total of 15-20 creators/groups from all over the world in 2025.

Deadline

January 19, 2025 16:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

April 29, 2025 16:00 UTC

Duration

March 01, 2025 - June 30, 2026

Funding

• RMB10,000.00 material budget (one-time)

Facilities

Conference Rooms, Co-Working, Desk Space, Fabrication Lab

Housing

Apartment

Meals

Coffee, Tea

Public Programs

Community Engagement , Courses, Critique, Demo Day, Discussion, Exhibition, Festival

Disciplines

Acting, Activists, Administrators, Animation, Architecture, Arts Administrator, Augmented Reality

Program Description

The A4 International Residency Program is officially open for recruitment today (November 2), focusing on the theme of "Transdisciplinary Action for Sustainability" as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability. Open to creators from all fields, the 8-10 week residency sessions in 2025-2026 invite collaboration across disciplines, welcoming not only artists but also scientists, writers, poets, scholars, musicians, architects, designers, brand owners, and other creators and explorers. A4 will select participants based on submitted applications and provide support, including round-trip airfare, accommodation, workspace, material fees, a "Super Agent" connection system, and project promotion to foster interaction between residents and the community, the city, and each other. 2025 A4 International Residency Annual Theme: Crossing Boundaries for Sustainable Action